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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Four head of Horses,

one of them HAMBLETON1AN MARE. in
foal by Dundee. owned by Mr.. Tyson of Bal
timore-tlc others good farm horses. young
aud sound. two of them in foal; COLTS
one of them 8. three years. and one year
old. fine colts. large and of fine action; 3
MICH COWS. Z head of YOUNG CATTLE.
among them 4 STEERS good SOW and
PIGS. % IMPROVED EWES. some of them
with young Lunbs; l IMPROVED BUCK. 2
TwO-horse Oliver Chilled Piows. nearly new;
2 Single and 3 Double Shovel Pluws. l Four
Sanare Harrow. FOmr-hnrse Wagon. One
horse Spring Wagon: pair Shclr"gs. . pair
Brccchings. 2 sets Fore Gears. Collars aud
Brides. pair Butt Traces. pair Breast
Chains. pair Sprca'irrs. Wedges. iinrs. Shoy-
els. Mattocks and nany other articles in this
line; l Side-saddc. ! T.n-Platc Stove. One
BICKFORD g. HUFFMAN DRILL nearly new
TEHMS.-A credit of . Months will be given
on all sums of flO and over, the purchaser
giving note well endorsed. payable u; the Bank
Of Charlestown. W. Va. with Interest from
datc-but il paid promptly the interest will ic
remittcd. Under that sum. the Cash will be
required. No property to be removed until
terms are complied with.
MARIA FELLERS.
Jas. W. Chapman. Auct'r.
February % 1887
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

The investigating committee re-
ports that the present management of
the State penitentiary is generally
satisfactory.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

Mr.. Thomas w. Osbourn, a we'll
known citizen of this county, and one
of the John Brown jurors, died Feb
ruary Ilth, in the 10th year of his
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson lectured last
Friday evening before the Crescent
Club, of Baltimore, on the subject,
"The Mission of the Democratic
Party
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
MUSLIN NIGHT DRESSES.

81 Ladies' Mnslin Night Gowns. Mother Hnb-
bard front. yoke of four clusterS 81 three wide
tucks. trimmed around the, neck and sleeves
with Cambria ruflic. worth S9c. only soc each.
90 dozen Ladies' Muslin Mother fInhhard
Night Gowns. yoke uf six clusters of eight One
tucks. trimmed around n.css and sleeves with
tucked Cambria ruifie, worth ST1sc, oaiy SOC
each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
MUSLIN CORSET COVERS.

80 dozen Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers good
quality of cotton. thoroughly made, finished
seams, buttons and button holes.
High Neck only 12ISc each.
Low Neck only 15c each.
100 dozen Ladies' Cambria Corset Covers
four clusters of three tucks down the front,
neck trimmed with lace, worth SSc, only 2Se
each.
srs. V-shaped neck. trimmed with Hamburg
edsing, worth SZ1Ec, only 2ac each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

In accepting Secretary Manning $
resignation the President asks him to
continue in office until April 1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
BLEACHED READY-MADE
SHEETS. -=s

1o;4 Sheets. sgs yards long. &c each, ESQ
per dozen.
Io-4 Sheets. .1s yard, long. Cez.ra hn.. >7ie
each. IS PER dozen
10L4 Sheets ct yarIIs long, CeItra hesyy,)
7:Ic each. IS 80 per dozen.
each, 80 per dozen. s
- sl,aets. ~ yards long. only Sc each,
so per dozen
4sbeets, ~ yards long. only &c each, $3.50
per dozen
"a sheets. 21I. yards long, for Cot beds, 4oe
each. 81. 20 per dozen.
- sheet!. ~ yards long. for = beds. soc
each. SJ.75 per dozen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

The Senatorial deadlock remains
unbroken, though one of the Republic
can Senators (Mr. Whitaker, of
WheeTng) voted for Mr.. Camden
Saturday. The Wheeling Ne,cS-Let-
ter's report Of Saturdays joint ses-
sion, says: Speeches were made by
Lucas, Flournoy, Kidd, Sommerville,
Switzer and McCreery. There were
many direct charges made by Lucas.
but no direct replies. Lucas made
Kidd admit that, when he was can
didate' for the Legislature, Camden
sent him 5000. He also challenged
denial of the charge that Camden
promised to never again oppose the
Republicans if they would elect him,
and Threatened to prove it if there
came n denial, but none was made"
Apropos of the statement that n
party of gentlemen from Pcnnsyl-
.vania are endeavoring to form COM
pany to bore for oil and gas near
Aartinsburg, claiming that the lands
in that locality are rich in oil and gas,
we have before us letter from Pro-
fessor White, of the geological de-
partment of the West Virginia Uni
versity, written to Mr.. E. J. Williams
of this place in January. in which he
expresses the opinion that {" there is
no locality in that region" (bctween
Cumberland and the Vallcy) where
any oil could be procured in paying
quantities by shaft however deep.
the reason being that the rocks are so
disturbed by great folds and uplifts
that all the oil ever held in them has
long ago escaped to the air through
assures which traverse all the beds"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

On Tuesday, March 1st, 1887,
the undersigned will sell at his residence. on
the Smithfield & Harper's Ferry Turnpike.
miles from Smithfield and mile west of AL
drid..c's Station, jefferson Co.. W. Va. COM
meucing at ESQ a. NJ, March LIST, the follow
ing Personal Property:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
Bank Notice.

THE Bank of Charlestowu will he closed on
Tuesday next. February 22d. 1887.
GEO. A. PORTERFIELD,
February % 1887
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
FOUR HORSES

good workers. two of them Mares in foal. and
two good barshear leaders-No. farm horses.
young and sound; 4 COLTS, two 5 years old,
two years old, well grown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

TUsT received. a large supply of elegant
- School Satchels. Stationary. Ink. Slate and
Lead Pencils and School Supplies in general at
Sept. Il, 1886. DR.. c. z. PRATTS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

The Legislature will adjourn by
limitation on the 25th instant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
SEVEN MICH COWS,


some of them will be fresh by day of sale: 10
head YOUNG CATTLE, among them Steers
two and a-half years old {; 6 SHoATS. Berk-
shire BOAR. 2 SOWS with PIGS; Thim'le-
skein Wagon for four horses. Wagon Bed. 8
Farm Wagons. one brpndtrcud. one for , OF
8 horses /: Spring Wagon. Jump-scat Jaeger.
threc-horsc Root Pillow. = Oliver Chill do. 2
4-Square HarrOw-. Sprimg-tOOth Harrow. Corn
Harrow. Hay Knife. 4 Single and Double
Shovel Flows. Corn COvcrcr. and many other
articles in this line too tedious tn mention
Keller Wheat Drill, Osborne Mower. Osborne
Stccl-frume Binder, nearly new; Horse Rake.
9 Wheat Fans. one n Baker: Hand Corn Shell
Ter. Cutting Box. 4-lorsc Bob Sled. pair Shclr-
ings, sets Br"cchings. 2 sets Trout Gears
Leather Housings. pair Fly Straps, Wagon
Line. Wagon Saddle. Head TIaltcrs. Plow
Gears for four horses. sets Yankee Harness.
Choke Straps. Brides. Collars. Lines. set SIN
Gle Harness. 2 sets Carriage Harness. complete;
Buggy Tongue. Fifth Chain. Lo" Chain. Dig
ging Iron. CrOwbarS. Butt. Breast and Cow
Chains. Spreadcrs Single and Double Trees.
Shovcls. Forks. RaEcS. l. horse Sleigh and Bells.
Meat Tub. Grndstnnc. X-cut Saw. Farm Bell
and Frame. and many other things not mem
toned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
About Five Tons Timothy Hay,
so or 100 bills of Corn. 10 bush. Seed Oats. &c,

TERMS.-A credit of . months will he given
table note. we'll endorsed. payable at the Bank
of CharlcstOwn. with interest from date. hut If
paid at maturity the interest will be- rc'nittcd.
Sums of $40 aud under. Cash. No property
to DC removed until terms are complied with.
ID. W. CLESDENING.
d. IIcfichowrr. Auctr.
John q. Shirley. Clerk.
February 8 1887
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
READY-MADE PILLOW CASES

So Pillow Cases, yard long, auc each, sapsr
dozen. e.
pc each, S2.5O per dozen.
81 Pillow Cases, yard long, &c each, s2.75
per dozen.
64 Pillow Cases. yard long Ceztra hne) zoe
each, 50. IS per dozen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

The inauguration Of this sale marks an ePeeh
unprecedented in the history of our husinessI
We were never better able to substantiafe e1f
claim 20 20 HEADQUARTERS" than we are nj pres.
ent. We gaze our orders carly last fan there
by getting the advantage of rs low prices ~
wcretever quoted ON these qualities. hence we
in Muslin Underwear possibly chtainabie in
this or any city: -,
Notwithstanding the low prices quoted GUS
toners will find every garment fully up TO our
high standard rs regards muslin. style, sewinEi
flushing aud general excellence
As especially values we quotes
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

The steady growth Of oar trade In ResSy-
made ShcctT. BOOSTERS. and Pillow Gaze, hzr at
times taxed the utno,t capacity Of our work
ing fariIities. Through extra efforts We bayo
made mp u rather large stock of these goods,
and cali attention to the following e1tTaoIdi-
nary values:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

Ex-senator Henry G. Davis is in
Charleston.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
READY-MADE UNBLEACHED
SHEETS.

100 Sheets. 2,I yards long, only Csc each,
81 Sheets, ~ yards long, only Coo each, o.
Fer dOzep.
- Sheets. ~ yards long, only Soc each,
IS IS per dozen.
- Sheets. ~ yards long, only 4sc each,
S5.25 per dozen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22

o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-22
Six good Work Horses
Is HEAD OF CATTLE,

two of them good Brood Mares. now in foal-
years old 80 head of SHEEP and LAMBS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The growth of the Moxie Nerve Food busi-
ness is something prodigious. 1t is predicted
by eminent ply sicians that as it fills place
medicine cannot reach, it will be the largest
business in the country. In Milwaukee, they
gave the Food to Mrs. Mary E. Cook, living
at 37S Van Buren, Street, who had been near,
ly helpless for years, from being overtasked
with work. Her weight went from lis lbs.
to los los. in few weeks, and she fully re.
covered. 1t created so much interest, the
medical men hardly knew what to think of it,
as all that system could do had been tried.
If the Company would only reduce the price
to 80 cents bottle, everybody could use it.
It really gives great powers of endurance.
julyldlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

This may certify that 1 have suffered for
several years with extreme Nervousness, Dir
illness, Palpitation of the Heart, etc. | have
found great relief in Bells Sarsaparilla. /
wonderfully. l cheerfully recommend it to
all similarly afflicted. Mrs. E. W. Curtis,
Brewer, Me. Only so cents. Your Drug
giss. 3pIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04
Twice BurglariEed

On Tuesday night last burglars entered
the counting room in Danforth and McLure's
grist mill in Oakland through a window,
drilled the door of the safe opposite the lock,
charged it with powder and blew off the
whole inside of the door, and robbed the safe
of its contents, which, fortunate tor the own
ers, was only twelve dollars in money. The
robbers made their exit through the double
door of the mill by drawing the bolt at the
bottom and pulling both doors, leaving the
bolt in the lock thrown out. The job was
evidently done by parties not acquainted
with the premises, as worthless papers were
overhauled and the key to the double doors
of the mill was not used, which was in lite
usual place and within arms length of the
robbers, had they known where to look.
Some sixteen years since the same safe went
through similar ordeal only no powder was
used. The robbers then got about sixty dol
lars. The safe was an old fashioned Kopp
safe, which has proved to be little stronger
than handbook but not quite equal to an
old fashioned hair trunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04
CITY Personals.

DIR. Geo w. Martin sailed for Europe from
New York, Saturday, at $50 P. NJ, on the
"Auranian His mail will be addressed to
the American Exchange and Reading Room,
449 Strand, London, Eng. The doctor had
an interview with President Cleveland on
Tuesday of last week. His trip on this side
OF the water has been very satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The report of the municipal Judge for June
shows warrants and libels issued as follows
single sale, 4; seizure, 4; toting, 2; search,
6; rape, l; illegal fishing, Ii libels, 4; affray,
l; larcency, 3; truancy, /; assault aud
battery, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The programme tor to-day's celebration on
the State grounds is as follows: Muster
grounds, 2 P NJ, grand band concert, Ran.
dolph band, % pieces, c. E Clark leader,
with selections during the afternoon; 2.4O P.
M, potato race and sack race, hunting the
dollar, free lemonade. Base ball field, 2.30
P. M, throwing the base ball 2 45 P. M,
base ball game for Kennebec Valley cham
pionship and 500 gold piece, Gardiner vs..
Augusta. Trotting park, 2 05 p. NJ, mile
run; 2.20 P. NJ. 100 yards dash; 80 P. M.
old fastened horse trot. consisting of three
races, green horses, $50 class, free for all.
Hot air ballons will be sent up every fifteen
minutes. The grounds will be decorated by
Chas. Berry and Joe Campbell. On the
Kennebec river. 80 P. M, town landing,
log race, skiff race, free for all race. All
entries for the races must be made to the
the respective committees. The Edwards
Manufacturing Co. Stars will play the High
School Juniors this morning at 8 o'clock on
the Muster Field. There are some six or
seven entries for the horse trot Anybody
wishing to enter can coufer with Mr. Chas
Sylvestee Admission to the park will be
free. Mr.. Fred H. Scruton is in town. He
may possibly umpire the afternoon game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04
state News.
AsDRoscoGem.

The First National Bank of Lewiston was
paying its per cent semi annual dividend,
Friday Manufacturers' National Bank
has declared q semi-annusl dividend of 81
per cent
Ten members of the class of '8S Bates will
don the white apron and join the corps of
walters at Old Orchard and York Beaches,
this summer. Five members of 's9 and FIVE
of 80 will also serve as walters at York
Beach, Glen House. Pigeon Cove, Cape Ann
and at Mt. Kineo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

Ex-Gov. Morrill, was extremely weak last
night and was unconscious the entire day.
He bresthed wholly by the action of the dia-
phram. there being no motion of the ribs per-
ceptible. There was no movement of the
body except slight motion of the right arm.
He took no nourshment. His vitality is
surprising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The following pupils of the Jewett school
were not absent during the term: Earnest
Burns, George B. Leighton, Roland A. Srib-
ner, Fred NJ. Scribner, Archie Scribner and
Jimmie Woods. Absent one half day, Walter
b. Morrill, and Arthur NJ Morrill,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The unsightly Doyle house on Rines' Hill,
which has been a disgrace to the neighbor
hood, is to be torn down at last, and men
were engaged in dismantling it Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

Mr.. Hammond's new coffee house at Ham.
mond's Grove will be open today and read,
tor busidess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The post Office will be open TODAY from 8
to 10 80 A. M, and 'FRONT.' to p. NJ. There
will be morning delivery and an evening
collection by letter carriers. The money
order office will be closed during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The weather Saturday was similar to that
of the previous three days, being almost in
sufferably hot. The mercury was 95 in the
shade on Water street and higher in other
places. The temperature was also very high
yesterday. There were indications of thu l.
der storm Saturday night, but the clouds
passed around the city, rain falling north and
south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The heat was so extreme in the reservoir
last week that many of the men quit work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

No paper will be issued from this office to-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

Shortly after noon yesterday, q horse be-
longing at the French livery stable, dropped
dead at the North Fad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The Boston and Bar Harbor new train of
vestibule cars, makes it's first run today.
1t is due to pass Augusta at l so P.
M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04
SOLID CITIZENS.
Those Who Pay = Tax of Fifty Dollars
and Over.

Following is list of persons and firms in
Augusta whose assessment Of taxes for the
yeai 1887 is fifty dollars and more:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
I.nProves Nutrition.
DR.. A. Trau, Philadelphia, says: sit pro-
notes digestion, and improves general nutri-
ton of the nervous system"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-04

The Esstport Sentinel reports Mr.. Daniel
Mcdonald has contracted with W. C. New.
comb for hotel building on the former site
of the American House to be three stories,
s. feet front on Wst-r St and 80 feet wide
with an ell on the east side, 2lxl7 feet 1t il
to be handsome building provided with all
modern improvements.
The salary of the postmaster at Calais will
be increased, on July LIST, from 81 900 to
$l.700.
The Cutler Land Company has been organ.
lied for the carrying on of the real estate
business. Capital $500, 900 paid in $50
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-05-25
Justice Woods Successor.

In connection with the probable choice
of successor to the late Justice Woods,
OF the United States Supreme Court, it
is remarked that some OF the candidates
already named will probably be handi-
capped by the fact that they are from
States which now have one or more rep
resentatives on the supreme bench, and
a candidate from State having no such
representative will most likely be pre-
ferred. While Justice Woods lived
Ohio had three of her sons in the Su-
preme Court-the Chief Justice and
Justices Matthews and Woods, though
the latter nominaly was appointed from
the South, where he had lived but
brief time before his elevation to the
highest of our Judicial tribunals. So
Ohio is not likely to be favored again,
which will count Judge Hoadly out. Of
the other associate justices the senior,
Judge Miller, is from Iowu; the next,
Justice Field, from California; Justice
Bradley, from New Jersey, Justice Har-
Ian, from Kentucky, Justice Gray, from
Massachusetts and Justice Blatchford
from New York. The South alone of
all sections of our country being entirely
unrepresented, many think candidate
from any part OF the South, Kentucky
excepted-because that State already has
d representative on the Supreme Court
bench in Judge Harlan-is most likely
to be the successful one.
-Four Of the present iudges-the Chief
Justice, Justices Miller, Field and
Bradley-are now old enough to be
eligible for retirement whenever they
feel disposed to profit by the law per-
mitting them to retire on full salary.
Except the four named and Justice
Harlan, who is now but 81 years OF age,
none of the present justice have served
as long as ten years. Chief Justice
Waite and Justices Miller and Field are
each l years old, and Justice Bradley
is "A
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-05-25

Then, too, il must be remembered to my
credit that they We're ever found witt
their faces set as flint when there was
question as to the fundamental tenets O
the theology Of their day. No one shall
ever say that Gilbert ranked dancing
other than as an unpardonable sin, OF
that Isaac ever held out hope Of eterna.
wealth to the abandoned wretch who
found comfort in whistling jig or pat
ting Juba. that rhythmic memory Of
Africa's sunny strand.
Z Poor joe never entered the ministry.
He built houses instead. My father set
him free before the wac. At the close
OF that struggle he WAS not long in feel
ing that his genius did not find sufficient
scope in fitting joists and mailing on
shingles. He became candidate for
the Legislature, but before he could
know tie joys OF victory or the pangs OF
defeat lie died. | hld not seen him for
years, but | feel that the world is not
quite so bright for me as 1t would be
were this old friend OF my youth still
among men. To the last, even after l
was man, he said that IN his opinion
he was my equal in natural capacity, and
am the last man in the world to dis
pute the proposition or to bear him a
grudge for maintaining it. That he was
not lacking in the instinct Of historical
criticism the following story will show:
One day, years after he had been my
pupil, as I sat reading in our library,
Joe entered and asked me to lend him
book.
ssWhat kind OF book do you want,
Joe?'
sWell, M-m-m-marse Jack, I've been
thinkin' I should l-l-ike to read his
tory book"
eyes along the shelves. Hume's, Ma
caulay's Gibbons, Rollins, would they
suit Joe? Just then my eyes fell upon
large illustrated edition of "Robinson
Crusoe." handed it 70 him with a steady
hand and unblushing countenance.
He took 1t with many thanks and de-
parted. 4 month or so afterward he
dropped in again.
ssMarse J-J-Jack, amt historiesa kind
of book what tells the truth. -
could not Gelp snllng at the SIM
plicity OF the question. then explained
to him, as best l could, that histories
were often full OF untruths touching
things which had happened, while fiction
was often equally full Of truths as to
events that had never occurred. Robin
son Crusoe, I explained, was fiction, but
man so situated would have worn goat
skin trousers, talked to his parrot, or
shot any cannibals that might have en-
deavored 10 roast and devour him. AS
1 went on explaining brighter and
brighter light came into honest Joe's
eyes, and at last he exclaimed: 'Wel, [
KEEP readin' and readin' and studyin' and
studyin', and at last l began to sort O
mistrust that some O them things warn't
true"